Rental data communication device
* Two types of data communication device are available; USB
type
for 400 yen/month, PC Card type for 600 yen/month.
>> Data communication
devices
* The Neo-Discount Mobile service requires the rental of
one of
the two types of data communication device offered. There is no option to purchase a
device.
There is no option to not rent a device.
*
Depending on the nature of the signal, signal conditions are ever- changing. It may not
be
possible to use the service in locations where the signal is weak or poor. It is even
possible
for communication to be cut when the antenna symbol shows 3 bars and the device is
stationary.
* Currently the max. 7.2Mbps service is only offered in
urban
areas and highly populated areas.
* This is a best-effort service. It is possible to get the
maximum 7.2Mbps download and maximum 384kbps upload however factors including the
communication environment and congestion will cause the actual speed to be lower.
Contract period
*
The Neo-Discount Mobile service has a 12-month contract period which is automatically
renewed.
ASAHI Net sets the last month of the contract period as the "contract renewal month."
Should
you cancel the Neo-Discount Mobile service in any month other than the contract renewal
month,
a 10,500 yen (incl. tax) penalty charge will be charged.
>> Service
details
Service area
*
Before making an application, please make sure that the service is offered to the areas you wish to use it in by visiting our Accessible Service Areas page.
>> Accessible Service Areas
Charges and campaigns
*
The Neo-Discount Mobile Campaign is offered from 1st May 2012 to 31st May 2012, inclusive. Those who make their application within this time period will be eligible for campaign benefits.
* Charges listed in red are those applicable to the Neo-Discount Mobile Campaign.
*
If the Neo-Discount Mobile service is canceled within the month the service is opened, the monthly charge for the service will be charged, regardless of any campaign offering the waiving of monthly charges.
*
The opening month of the Neo-Discount Mobile service is the month in which the first connection to the service is made or the month in which the data communications card is delivered to the member.
Special notes for English speakers
A list of points that should be considered by English speakers and/or people using
computers with English-only operating systems.
- There is no English-language documentation provided with the rental communication
devices supplied with this service. For more about the
devices, visit our Data Communication Devices page. For
more about the configuration of the devices, visit our Configuration Guide page.
- The rental data communication devices (PC card type and USB type) will only
function on a Japanese-language operating system. If your
computer does not run on a Japanese-language operating system please do not apply for
this service.
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The Neo-Discount Mobile service offers a two-tier Plan from 1,409 yen/month. This Plan
will
suit those who either don't need to use the service often, or who have months in which
they do
need to use the service and months in which they don't need to use the service. There is
an
upper limit to the monthly charge.